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Africology Renewing Facial Therapy Serum

Africology is a local natural, eco-friendly and holistic spa and skincare company that I have heard much about, but only recently had the opportunity to experience. I realise that you should not necessarily judge a brand based on only one product, but I am smitten.

Africology Renewing Facial Therapy Serum

I am currently using the Africology Renewing Facial Therapy Serum and it is absolute bliss.

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 ‘Actively defends sensitive and reaction-prone skin with its all-actives preparation.  A brown algae stabilised in jojoba oil, Padinami is cultivated in the Mediterranean sea in marine farms and handpicked by the local population. Jojoba oil is the ideal carrier oil as it is easily absorbed and resists oxidation. By naturally stimulating glycosaminoglycan and collagen synthesis, Padinami restores elasticity in the skin and makes it look younger. The skin is plumper, firmer, and revitalised.’

I haven’t used it for long enough to comment on the long term anti-ageing effects, but my skin has responded very favourably to this serum. My skin is very sensitive during winter and the moment I apply this serum my skin feels calmed. My skin soaks it up. I prefer to use the Renewing Facial Therapy Serum at night as it is an oil and my combination skin can turn grease ball if I apply it in the morning. After use, I wake looking fresh and calm. It is an absolute treat. It is recommended for all skin types, but will definitely be more beneficial for dry and damaged skin. It has a beautiful therapeutic aroma and 4 drops is more than enough for my face and neck. You can visit Africology HERE to get yours. It retails for R690 for 30ml.

PLEASE NOTE!! For every Skin Renewal Serum ordered until the end of August, Africology will donate all proceeds from the sale to Babies Behind Bars, a non-profit that assist mothers in prison whose children are born during their sentence. For more info on Babies Behind Bars, you can visit their site HERE.

xoxo

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I was recently treated to a Juliette Armand Phyto Peel at The Urban Spa

Juliette Armand is a skincare brand that I have become more and more fond of with every product that I try. I used the last drop of my Vitamins Complex Serum last night and I can’t wait to get my hands on more of their serums.

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I was treated to a Juliette Armand Phyto Peel at The Urban Spa

I was invited to experience a Juliette Armand facial treatment which included a Phyto Peel, and being obsessed with facial peels, I was not going to let an offer like that slip through my fingers.

What I find extremely interesting about this brand and the therapies, is that your treatment is based on your skin’s mood.

On the day of my treatment, I could only describe my skin as being ‘angry’. My skin was going through a sensitive phase (what’s new?) and I was suffering from dry and scaly patches, combined with my usually oily T-zone. That’s why I say, angry.

The therapist (who I might add is the Juliette Armand Product Educator) was amazing and I felt truly pampered. Pampered whilst having a face peel you ask? Yes. This was the most relaxing facial peel I have ever experienced. No stinging or irritation at all. It felt more like a facial scrub than anything else.

The Juliette Armand Phyto Peel is a professional powder mask from the Elements range.

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It specifically targets sebum and oiliness, but it is also suited for normal and dry skin as it regenerates and rejuvenates.

‘Its 20% content of the dried plants Spongilla, Fragilis and Ephydatia combined with kaolin deeply cleanses the skin, regulate oiliness and stimulate the skin’s natural repair process.’

My skin felt soft and smooth after the treatment and I am happy to report that there was absolutely no downtime. I should have planned a date night as my skin was glowing. I highly recommend this peel and I can assure you that even the most sensitive skin would love and appreciate this treatment.

You can follow Juliette Armand on Twitter or Facebook or visit the international site HERE. Juliette Armand is brought to you by Poise Brands and you can call them on +27 11 033 0500 to find a stockists near you.

The venue for my treatment was The Urban Spa. A beautifully tranquil space that I will be sure to visit again. They are currently running an amazing special and I have my eye on option 2. Doesn’t it sound like pure bliss?

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Thank you to Juliette Armand and The Urban Spa for the treat.

xoxo